ROBUSTNESS Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

robustness

noun

Definition of robustness

as in health

the condition of being sound in body she has the robustness of a woman half her age

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as in vigorousness

the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the relentless robustness of the city has always inspired writers and artists

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Recent Examples of robustness That’s why researchers are increasingly focusing not just on accuracy in ideal conditions, but on robustness, generalization and real-world readiness. — Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 The aim is to ensure the robustness of red-team scrutiny and get the best results. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 Privacy-enhancing technologies must sit alongside measures addressing accountability, robustness, fairness, access control and human oversight. — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 However, Onana, who was Villa’s club record signing in a £50million deal from Everton, has continued to struggle with his robustness. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The third is to develop novel variations of your stimuli or your benchmark items in order to test robustness and generalization. — Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 If successful, the design could enable far more compact chips that carry more information in the same space while maintaining the robustness that makes topological photonics so attractive. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Most of the heat shield’s thermal tiles were black, but some were deliberately painted white to simulate missing tiles, part of an experiment to test the shield’s robustness. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Most of the heat shield's thermal tiles were black, but some were deliberately painted white to simulate missing tiles, part of an experiment to test the shield's robustness. — Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026

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Noun

My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The Fitbit Air is a budget-friendly, screen-free band focused primarily on health tracking, comfort, and long battery life.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

Lasting less than 60 days and consisting of two 5-day blasts, this episode saw a doubling of the X-ray brightness of the AGN at the heart of NGC 1275.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
My test unit's IPS screen is well-suited to office work, with enough brightness for most environments and complete coverage of the sRGB color space.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Battle-tested Like their patron Iran, the Houthis have deployed asymmetric warfare for the 21st century by capitalizing on their strengths — primarily drones and missiles.

— NBC news, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

New banks used to be a sign of America’s economic vitality, bringing with them new businesses and new depositors.

— Jeb Hensarling, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026
Treatments follow Thai, Chinese, and Indian healing methods, and the cavernous aqua-therapy lounge with sauna and vitality pool is a blissful hangout after a massage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

Among the amenities at the hotel today, according to its website, are conference facilities, indoor pool, sauna, solarium, fitness center, spa, massage room, hot tub, library and bicycle rental.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
And a high degree of social fitness contributes to a longer, healthier and more fulfilled life, according to an ongoing 88-year-old Harvard University happiness study.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Willa’s look contrasted her mom’s with youthful exuberance defined by pops of color.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exuberance

Noun

The court is confident in the soundness of the proceedings and the integrity of the judges.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of soundness

Noun

Standard delivers the full vibrancy of the screen; Color offers a softer, more muted experience; and Ink is full grayscale.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
For many years, the Loop has felt emptied of life at the end of the workday, and there have been recent efforts to restore a sense of vibrancy even in the evening hours.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of vibrancy

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